Arrange the following renewable sources of energy in increasing order ...
- As of 31 May 2021, the total installed capacity for Renewables is 95.66 GW with the following break up:
- Wind power: 39.44 GW
- Solar Power: 41.09 GW
- BioPower: 10.34 GW
- Small Hydro Power: 4.79 GW
- Wind energy capacity in India has increased by 2.2 times from FY 2016-17 to FY 2020-21
- Solar power capacity has increased by more than 5 times in the last five years from 6.7 GW to 40 GW in March 2021. Government of India further targets to increase the total Renewable Energy Capacity to 450GW by 2030.
- 42 solar parks of aggregate capacity 23,499 MW have been approved in 17 states up to March 2019Solar Parks in Pavagada (2 GW), Kurnool (1 GW) and Bhadla-II (648 MW) included in top 5 operational solar parks of 7 GW capacity in the country.
- The world’s largest renewable energy park of 30 GW capacity solar-wind hybrid project is under installation in Gujarat
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
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Arrange the following renewable sources of energy in increasing order ...
The correct answer is option 'B' - 3-2-1.
Explanation:
The renewable sources of energy in India, namely solar power, wind power, and bio power, have been contributing significantly to the total installed capacity in the country. However, their contribution levels differ, and arranging them in increasing order of their contribution to total installed capacity would be as follows:
1. Bio Power:
Bio power refers to the energy produced from organic matter, including agricultural waste, forest residues, and biogas. While bio power has been gaining popularity in recent years, its contribution to the total installed capacity in India is relatively lower compared to solar and wind power. Therefore, bio power occupies the third position in terms of its contribution.
2. Wind Power:
Wind power is the energy generated from wind turbines. India has vast wind energy potential, and wind power has witnessed significant growth in the country. It has been one of the major contributors to the total installed capacity in India. Therefore, wind power occupies the second position in terms of its contribution.
3. Solar Power:
Solar power refers to the energy harnessed from sunlight using photovoltaic cells or solar thermal collectors. India has been focusing on solar power as a sustainable and abundant energy source. It has witnessed rapid growth in recent years, and its contribution to the total installed capacity in India is the highest among the three renewable sources mentioned. Therefore, solar power occupies the first position in terms of its contribution.
In conclusion, the correct order of renewable sources of energy in India, arranged in increasing order of their contribution to total installed capacity, is 3-2-1, which corresponds to Bio Power, Wind Power, and Solar Power, respectively.